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Ironside

1967 – 1975Show8 seasons191 episodesTV-PG

CrimeDrama
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9

A nostalgic, intriguing crime series about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, brutality or awe.

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Episodes

8 seasons · 191 episodes · best: S3E20 "One Hour to Kill" 8.6

Episodes

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Story

«The chief of detectives!»

When an assassin's bullet confines him to a wheelchair for life ending his career as Chief of Detectives, Robert T. Ironside becomes a consultant to the police department. Detective Sergeant Ed Brown and policewoman Eve Whitfield join with him to crack varied and fascinating cases. Ex-con Mark Sanger is employed by the chief as home help but eventually becomes a fully fledged member of the team also. Officer Whitfield leaves after 4 years service, and is replaced by Officer Fran Belding.

Feels like

  • Classic Police Procedural
  • Wheelchair Detective Hero
  • Ensemble Team Dynamics
  • 1960s Social Realism
  • Intellectual Puzzle Solving
  • Found Family Bonds
  • Character-Driven Drama
  • Nostalgic TV Format
  • Moral Clarity

Cast

24 of 763 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Don Weis, Anton Leader, Abner Biberman
Written by
Don Mankiewicz, Jimmy Sangster, Bill S. Ballinger
Produced by
Jeannot Szwarc, Collier Young, Douglas Benton
Music by
Roy M. Rogosin

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 28, 1967 · January 16, 1975 · Ended

First aired
March 28, 1967
Last aired
January 16, 1975
Status
Ended
Length
8 seasons · 191 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
57 countries

Tropes

Amnesia Danger, Genius Cripple, Statute of Limitations +9

  • Amnesia Danger
  • Genius Cripple
  • Statute of Limitations
  • Had to Come to Prison to Be a Crook
  • Prefers Going Barefoot
  • Market-Based Title
  • Tyop on the Cover
  • High-Voltage Death
  • Suspicious Spending
  • Promotion to Opening Titles
  • Suspiciously Similar Substitute
  • Affectionate Parody

12 of 35 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Ironside?"

Questions about Ironside

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ironside?

The Roku

In the United States, Ironside is free with ads on The Roku. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Ironside worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45 (IMDb 6.9).

Is Ironside okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Ironside?

191 h

About 191 hours: 191 episodes in 8 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1967 to 1975.

Can I half-watch Ironside?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does Ironside use?

Amnesia DangerGenius CrippleStatute of LimitationsHad to Come to Prison to Be a CrookPrefers Going BarefootMarket-Based TitleTyop on the CoverHigh-Voltage DeathSuspicious SpendingPromotion to Opening TitlesSuspiciously Similar SubstituteAffectionate Parodyand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 tropes for it, including Amnesia Danger, Genius Cripple, and Statute of Limitations.